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Chicago Classics

Chicago Classics

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Created by Tana Babcock • Updated On: July 10, 2021

Some of the oldest places still operating in and around CHItown

Margie's Candies is one of Chicago Classics.

1. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
The Walnut Room is one of Chicago Classics.

2. The Walnut Room

7.9
111 N State St (at E Randolph St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 47 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago Classics.

3. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
Lou Mitchell's is one of Chicago Classics.

4. Lou Mitchell's

8.8
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews
The Original Rainbow Cone is one of Chicago Classics.

5. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews
Won Kow is one of Chicago Classics.

6. Won Kow

2237 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 29 tips and reviews
Italian Village is one of Chicago Classics.

7. Italian Village

8.1
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 86 tips and reviews
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

8. Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

9.1
1655 N Sedgwick St (at Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town Triangle · 88 tips and reviews
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Classics.

9. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

8.4
8433 S Pulaski Rd (at W 84 Pl), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ashburn · 64 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

10. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago Classics.

11. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of Chicago Classics.

12. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews
Gene & Georgetti is one of Chicago Classics.

13. Gene & Georgetti

8.7
500 N Franklin St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 65 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago Classics.

14. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chicago Classics.

15. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.9
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Gene's & Jude's is one of Chicago Classics.

16. Gene's & Jude's

8.7
2720 River Rd (btwn Cherry Ave & Grand Ave), River Grove, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 168 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago Classics.

17. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Lem's BBQ House is one of Chicago Classics.

18. Lem's BBQ House

7.7
311 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Chatham · 44 tips and reviews
Diner Grill is one of Chicago Classics.

19. Diner Grill

7.6
1635 W Irving Park Rd (at N Marshfield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 44 tips and reviews
Honky Tonk BBQ is one of Chicago Classics.

20. Honky Tonk BBQ

7.9
1800 S Racine Ave (at W 18th St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
Rosebud is one of Chicago Classics.

21. Rosebud

8.0
1500 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 31 tips and reviews
Bacchanalia is one of Chicago Classics.

22. Bacchanalia

8.0
2413 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 13 tips and reviews
Club Lago is one of Chicago Classics.

23. Club Lago

7.7
331 W Superior St (at N Orleans St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 29 tips and reviews
Bruna's Ristorante is one of Chicago Classics.

24. Bruna's Ristorante

7.1
2424 S Oakley Ave (24th Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Pilsen · 9 tips and reviews
Gino's North is one of Chicago Classics.

25. Gino's North

7.0
1111 W Granville Ave (at Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Edgewater Beach · 21 tips and reviews
Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant is one of Chicago Classics.

26. Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant

7.5
1200 W Hubbard St (at Racine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton Market · 24 tips and reviews
La Villa is one of Chicago Classics.

27. La Villa

8.8
3638 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Irving Park · 37 tips and reviews
Orso's is one of Chicago Classics.

28. Orso's

7.5
1401 N Wells St (at W Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Town · 80 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago Classics.

29. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Old Town Ale House is one of Chicago Classics.

30. Old Town Ale House

8.6
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of Chicago Classics.

31. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews
Green Door Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

32. Green Door Tavern

8.6
678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews